Potential Shih Tzu Problems

Any living creature is going to come with its own special list of problems when it is trying to adapt to a new environment and a Shih Tzu is no different. Shih Tzu problems can range from biting to housebreaking issues but if you understand why your dog is behaving a particular way then it is a little easier to devise a plan to bring that behavior to an end. With the Shih Tzu it is all about patience.

Shih Tzu breeds are very proper little dogs and they absolutely hate a lot of yelling, screaming, loud noises, and clatter of any kind. A person running all around also causes tension for your Shih Tzu and they respond to all of this by biting.

This is one of the main reasons why Shih Tzu dogs are said to not be great dogs for kids. Of course not every dog is the same but for the most part the Shih Tzu is not a great dog for kids unless you take the time to train it very well- and it does take time.

Shih Tzu dogs descend from the dogs of Chinese royalty and it seems like every one that is born is born with that knowledge. They carry themselves very well but they are also stubborn and want everything to go their way, which causes Shih Tzu problems. It can take months to get them to do anything you want them to do, especially if they don't want to do it. The best part is that they have no idea why they ever get punished so all punishment does is set back your training efforts another few months.

Shih Tzu dogs are not going to go jogging with you and they won't be joining you for a run in the park either. They do not require a lot of exercise and while they can be very fun and playful dogs they are not known for covering a lot of ground while playing. If you are looking for a jogging partner the Shih Tzu is not for you.

The most common of Shih Tzu problems is housebreaking. A Shih Tzu does not like dirt and grass so you have to find a nice concrete and clean place for them to go outside. Then if they decide they don't want to go outside, or that housebreaking isn't for them, then you are stuck with a long and frustrating ordeal.

Your only weapon is positive reinforcement and a lot of praise because if they don't understand what you want then they will do whatever they want.

A Shih Tzu is a very independent thinking dog that is not going to wait for you to figure out what it wants to do. They are very confident and arrogant and that can cause problems when you are trying to train them. It is going to require a lot of patience and persistence to get them to understand who is boss but in the end, if you always keep your cool and follow the rules of training a Shih Tzu, you should be able to get your dog to where you are both happy.

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Rebecca Simpson is an avid lover of the Shih Tzu and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Shih Tzu. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Shih Tzu Training plus a whole lot more.

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